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pivotal moment

NOUN

turning point

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climax critical point crux culmination juncture twist

WEAK

axis change climacteric contingency crisis critical mass critical moment critical period crossing crossroads crucial moment crucial occurrence crucial period crunch cusp decisive moment defining moment development emergency exigency high noon hinge kairotic moment moment of truth nexus pass peak peripeteia pinch pivot point of no return race against time rising action shift strait transition turn of the tide when push comes to shove zero hour

NOUN

zero hour

Synonyms

WEAK

A-day D-day H-hour appointed hour climax contingency countdown crisis crisis point crossroad crossroads crunch time deadline emergency exigency jumping-off point juncture moment of truth pinch start time strait target target day the time turning point vital moment

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Kevin Warsh is becoming Federal Reserve chair at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy — forcing him to be something other than the disruptor he hoped to be.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

CBS’s cancellation of the show signaled a pivotal moment in the history of a format that once helped set the tone of the national conversation, one setup and punchline at a time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A pivotal moment early in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” arrives when Harry’s suburban house is swarmed and flooded with letters of acceptance for the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

"Britain stands at a pivotal moment," Starmer, who in July 2024 became the UK's sixth prime minister in eight years, said late Tuesday ahead of the King's Speech.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

“This is a pivotal moment in your careers.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

pivotal moment

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